Blog Page

by Jo Marsden

CodeCombat​​A browser-based game that teaches pupils the skills of computer programming. The dungeons and dragons-esque series of levels introduce pupils to written code in a fun and challenging way!

Works on:Any internet browser on any device and has an iOS version for apple devices. Classroom edition features are free to use.hi-impact says:CodeCombat is a fun way to introduce children to written programming languages. Users can code either in Python or Javascript, but no prior experience is needed, as step-by-step instructions and hints are given throughout. It is most suitable for UKS2/KS3 classes, and pupils would benefit from having some prior coding experience - block-based (e.g. Scratch) would be fine. A classroom account can be created with a teacher email address, and pupils can create their own accounts within this, so no individual email addresses are needed. Pupil progress is tracked once they are logged in, allowing them to work through the activities in stages. Each subsequent level is increasingly challenging, and new concepts are introduced with each different stage. The first course ‘Introduction to Computer Science’ is free, so you can give it a thorough trial before deciding if you want to commit further.Time needed to learn how to use it and get going:10 minutes What CodeCombat says about CodeCombat:Programming is magic. It's the ability to create things from pure imagination. We started CodeCombat to give learners the feeling of wizardly power at their fingertips by using typed code. If you want to learn to program, you need to write (a lot of) code. At CodeCombat, our job is to make sure you’re doing that with a smile on your face. Our courses have been specifically playtested to excel in the classroom, even by teachers with little to no prior programming experience.Where to find it: https://codecombat.com/​